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Freedom, tolerance, justice and economic development seen as hope for troubled world G. Wayne Miller Journal Staff Writer gwaynemiller PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A renewed emphasis on the time-honored American and British values of acceptance, freedom and the rule of law, not a retreat into nationalism and isolation, are the best way forward for a troubled world and its nations, former British Prime Minister David Cameron told a crowd of some 2,400 Monday at Brown University. And this must be coupled with sound immigration policies, the defeat of terrorism and international programs – at relatively small cost to taxpayers in advanced countries – that will help raise from poverty billions of people on the planet today. The U.S. and the United Kingdom, Cameron said, must be “the guardians of freedom, of tolerance, of equality and, yes, of justice. Fight for them and we really will be great again.” He professed optimism that despite votes in 2016 that made Donald Trump president and set Britain on a path to leave the European Union, the old values will, in time, rule again. The unfolding of history since the devastation of World War II encourages him, he said, noting far more countries today than in 1945 have elective forms of government – and that such advances as the near-eradication of polio and the wonders of digital technology demonstrate human possibility. “Far from being in retreat, democracy has been on the march,” Cameron said. “We should have confidence in our values and in our ability…more detail

Special to The Journal PROVIDENCE -- Senior Mike Fleming’s trey with 55 seconds remaining broke a 74-74 tie and lifted Dartmouth to a 77-74 win over Brown Saturday evening at the Pizzitola Sports Center. Brown falls to 11-13 overall, 2-6 in the Ivy League, while Dartmouth improves to 5-16, 2-6 in league play. Trailing 74-66, with 3:53 left in the game, Brown went on an 8-0 tare and tied the game, 74-74, on layup by senior Tavon Blackmon with 1:18 remaining. Fleming’s trey with 55 seconds left on the clock from the left corner were his only points of the…... [read more]

British-based professor and author Ted Malloch, who is rumoured to be Donald Trump’s top choice for his Brussels-based ambassador, has been challenged over a number of details in his autobiography by remain supporters. Now the American professor at Henley Business School has hit back at his critics, saying it was akin to an “assassination attempt” against him. Mr Malloch said: “They are trying to get at Trump by launching a hit on me, by trying to discredit me because they think that will kill off my chance of becoming the next US ambassador to the EU. Related articles GETTY•STEVE FINN/SPLASH…... [read more]

Ted Malloch, an economist with ties to the President’s inner circle, is said to be Mr Trump’s favourite for the role. it is believed he has already been interviewed for the position, in which he said: “I had in a previous career a diplomatic post where I helped bring down the Soviet Union. “So maybe there’s another union that needs a little taming.” Mr Pittella blasted Ted Malloch over his 'credibility'But the American businessman and professor is also a strident Brexiteer and a vocal opponent of the Eurozone, sparking concerns among European Union bosses. Now European leaders have blasted the…... [read more]

Another day, another batch of stories surrounding the personal conduct of US President Donald Trump’s picks to join his administration, or those already within it. While senior aide Kellyanne Conway is no stranger to a gaffe, she earned a rebuke from the White House for promoting the products of Trump’s daughter Ivanka – with some suggesting she could have potentially broken ethics laws over conflicts of interest. Such issues have become a regular occurrence for Trump and his team, and while Trump appears unconcerned, having set out his stall as a man that would not conform to the “politics as…... [read more]

Planning Donald Trump's state visit is anything but simple. The Queen has gradually shortened visits to a maximum of three nights. Trump wants the full monty: tea with the Cambridges (including children); a Blenheim Palace visit; golf at Balmoral; a visit to the Churchill War Rooms; an address to Parliament. He also wants a carriage procession, anathema to the US Secret Service. At least the fairly new Diamond Jubilee State Coach might put their minds at rest. It has bullet-proof windows and Trumpian touches – lots of gold leaf, and each door handle is inlaid with 130 sapphires and 24…... [read more]

Newt Gingrich, a Republican from Georgia, was speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999. He served as vice chair of the Trump transition team. As British Prime Minister Theresa May becomes the first foreign leader to visit President Trump, it is a good time to consider that Margaret Thatcher, much more than Ronald Reagan, is the real model for the Trump presidency. Trump’s inaugural address last Friday had the directness and confrontational tone of a Thatcher speech. The president was clear that he stood for dramatic, bold change and that he regarded his election as a victory of the…... [read more]

Britain and the US can once again lead the world together, Theresa May will declare Britain and the US can once again lead the world together after seizing a historic opportunity to ‘renew’ the special relationship, Theresa May will declare today. On a trip to America, the Prime Minister will say Brexit and the election of Donald Trump have given the two countries a chance to ‘rediscover’ their confidence. Highlighting the achievements of the US and Britain in the past, Mrs May will say rebuilding the special relationship is of huge importance to the entire world in ‘this new age’,…... [read more]

LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet new U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday seeking to reinvigorate what London views as the two countries' "special relationship". May, the first foreign leader to visit Trump, aims to forge closer ties with the United States as Britain leaves the European Union. She hopes to enjoy the same closeness with him that Margaret Thatcher had with Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. "Unquestionably, this relationship has assumed way more importance than it might have had even a year ago," said John Bew, a history and foreign policy…... [read more]

LONDON British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet new U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday seeking to reinvigorate what London views as the two countries' "special relationship". May, the first foreign leader to visit Trump, aims to forge closer ties with the United States as Britain leaves the European Union. She hopes to enjoy the same closeness with him that Margaret Thatcher had with Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. "Unquestionably, this relationship has assumed way more importance than it might have had even a year ago," said John Bew, a history and foreign policy professor at King's College…... [read more]

Trident tested AS manufactured rows go, it would be difficult to beat the idiotic accusation that Mrs May “covered up” the misfiring of a Trident missile on a test. PA:Press Association 3 Theresa May refused to confirm Trident failure on The Andrew Marr Show There was further supposed outrage after she refused to confirm the incident on TV yesterday. But what else was she meant to do? The surest way to guarantee the collapse of deterrence would be an announcement from the Government that a Trident test had failed. Apart from any immediate threat from telling the world that our…... [read more]